On March 2, Hong Kong Customs uncovered a case of smuggling precious metals to Japan.
At the Hong Kong International Airport Customs Cargo Examination Compound, gold and silver were found concealed inside air cargo declared as multifunctional washing machines and UV cleaners bound for Japan. The seized metals amounted to approximately 168 kilograms of gold and 285 kilograms of silver, with a total estimated value of about HKD 233 million, making it the largest case on record.
The investigation is ongoing, and the possibility of arrests has not been ruled out. Upon conviction for smuggling, offenders are liable to a maximum fine of HKD 2 million and imprisonment for up to 7 years. (Photo: Hong Kong Customs)
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